| rampantlion | 16 Jun 2016 12:09 p.m. PST |
I wanted to see if there would be any interest in a small medieval "convention" (really more of a game day here in the Indianapolis area. The basic idea that I am thinking about is to get a block of rooms at one of the Indy area hotels and reserve one of the rooms for a Saturday. People could contact me ahead of time with their armies, scale and rules they prefer, and we match up gamers based upon that. We might get 2 or 3 (or even more) games in for the day and then everyone could stay the night at the hotel. I would make sure that there was a restaurant/lounge in the bar or several within waling distance. I would hope to limit the rules to maybe 6 or 7 seven sets depending upon attendance and requests. I think that I could get at least 3 or 4 of my local guys to come and we have multiple armies ourselves. Fee would be just enough to cover the gaming area that was reserved, so based upon attendance I was hoping like $10 USD a person or so, but I really have no idea until I do some homework on it. Any interest? Thanks – Allen |
| kidbananas | 16 Jun 2016 12:40 p.m. PST |
Not meaning to sound snarky, but isn't that what Gen Con is? |
 Extra Crispy  | 16 Jun 2016 12:42 p.m. PST |
Except GenCon is $55 USD for the day and you pay more to play in games. |
| rampantlion | 16 Jun 2016 12:57 p.m. PST |
Gen Con is a huge convention that covers mostly fantasy and role playing, this is specific to medieval gamers and would cost very little. It would be a 1 day games day more than a con really. |
| Mako11 | 16 Jun 2016 2:47 p.m. PST |
Wow, GenCon sounds overpriced to me…….. |
| Extra Crispy | 16 Jun 2016 3:06 p.m. PST |
Allen: I'm interested. Not a period I game so I have no armies to bring but I would play (and pay). A few years back I ran a small "con" just for Johnny Reb in Cincinnati. It was actually not that hard. You just have to find an affordable room/meeting hall. Besides hotels, check the VFW, Elks, etc. They often have halls to let. |
| rampantlion | 16 Jun 2016 4:59 p.m. PST |
Thanks Mark, I'd be happy to fix you up with some troops! I will do a little research and bring it up again. Allen |
| Ten Fingered Jack | 17 Jun 2016 2:20 a.m. PST |
I live near Indianapolis and would be interested. It depends on what you consider Medieval. My most "medieval" army would be Patrician Roman or Romano British. |
| maverick2909 | 17 Jun 2016 6:15 a.m. PST |
You can get GenCon passes for $90 USD for all 4 days right now. I love GenCon, I go almost every year. It's about a 12 hour drive from where I live. I will say the historical games are limited, however they have plenty of room if someone felt so inclined as to start up a game. There is free table space as well and the dealer hall alone is worth the entry fee. |
| Clays Russians | 17 Jun 2016 2:23 p.m. PST |
I live in Louisville : I would just about walk to that show! Saga- Lion Rampant- a little LOTR and maybe game of thrones too. Hell yeah…… |
| nvdoyle | 19 Jun 2016 7:49 a.m. PST |
I'm in Indy, and while I'm in the same boat as Extra Crispy (no minis for that period), I'd show up to play for $10 USD or so. Could probably get one of my kids there, too. |
| rampantlion | 19 Jun 2016 9:55 a.m. PST |
Thanks everyone, stay tuned. I'll do some investigation and post an update if this thing gets some legs. Allen |
| Clays Russians | 21 Jun 2016 6:57 p.m. PST |
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